A pirate attack has occurred on a chemical tanker off the coast of Togo in the Gulf of Guinea, an area previously notorious for maritime hijackings. Maritime risk consultancy Vanguard Tech reports that the incident took place approximately 56 nautical miles south of Lomé, with the vessel likely being the chemical tanker Endo Ponente.
According to AIS data from Pole Star, Endo Ponente departed from an anchorage near Lomé on the morning of August 28, traveling south at a speed of 6-7 knots. By 1830, the ship made a sharp turn to starboard, reducing its speed to less than one knot. The last AIS transmission from the tanker was recorded shortly after.
Endo Ponente, built in 2010 and flagged in Malta, is currently under the operator’s review for comments regarding the attack. This incident highlights the ongoing maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea, although such attacks have become increasingly rare in recent years.
This story is developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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